2007 GMC Envoy Denali Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Envoy Denali, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Exterior lighting1431.8%
- Electrical818.2%
- Fuel system715.9%
- Engine511.4%
- Suspension49.1%
- Visibility24.5%
- Other / unspecified12.3%
- Steering12.3%
- Brakes12.3%
- Airbags12.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEADLAMPS AND FOG LAMPS FAILED WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED DURING DRIVING AT NIGHT NEARLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MANY LIVES COULD BE AFFECTED BECAUSE OF THIS WELL KNOWN DESIGN ISSUE NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY GMC. THERE IS A GMC RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT MY VEHICLE ISN'T INCLUDED. GMC NEEDS TO RE-EVALUATE THIS ISSUE AND INCLUDE MORE VEHICLES. THEY KNOW THE PROBLEM EXISTS AND SHOULD MAKE EFFORTS TO INCLUDE ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TR
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS FUEL IN VEHICLE
FRONT HEADLIGHTS OUT. ALL OTHER LIGHTS WORKING.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS FUEL IN VEHICLE
THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING GIVING ME ERRONEOUS HIGH AND LOW READINGS. I NOTICED IN AUGUST 2011, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT WAS ONLY GOOD FOR 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES. MY ENVOY IS 11-1/2 YEARS OLD, BUT ONLY HAS APPROX. 87,500 MILES ON IT. SEEING THIS IS AN OBVIOUSLY SAFETY ISSUE WHICH HAS LED TO AT LEAST 1 KNOWN ACCIDENT, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYWAY THAT YOU CAN HELP ME GET GM TO EXTEND THE COVERAGE TO MY ENVOY? MY ENVOY ALSO RECENTLY HAD A SPECIAL COVERAGE INITIATED FOR THE HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE (HDM). I WAS ABLE TO GET THAT FIXED BECAUSE GM ISSUED THE COVERAGE FOR A TOTAL OF 12 YEARS AND 150,000 MILES. SO THE PRECEDENT HAS BEEN SET TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR A VEHICLE MY AGE. ANY HELP THAT YOU COULD PROVIDE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. [XXX] *PM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
MISFIRE IN CYLINDER CAR CUT COMPLETELY OFF IN TRAFFIC IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU ACCELERATE LIKE ENTERING THE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY AS YOU ACCELERATE ONTO THE HIGHWAY CAR WILL MISFIRE CUTTING OFF VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. I COULD DRIVE A VERY SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE THE OIL PRESSURE WOULD FALL DOWN TO ZERO. THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN STOP ENGINE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
REPLACED DRIVER & PASSENGER HUB ASSEMBLY AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS WITHIN LAST 6 MONTHS. STILL SERVICE TIRE MONITOR STILL COMING ON FOR PASSENGER SIDE. BUMP/THUMP NOISE COMING FROM REAR SUSPENSION NOW AND I FEEL IT IN THE FLOOR. AUTOMATIC LOAD LEVEL CONTROL REAR SUSPENSION NOT WORKING NOW. UNDER 85,000 MILES
THE REAR OF MY CAR LOWERS DOWN EXTREMELY LOW, JUST ABOUT EVERY TIME I TURN OF THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR MANY, MANY, MONTHS, AND IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME. ONCE I CRANK IT UP, I BASICALLY HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT TO RISE UP. I HAVE NOTICED MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE. I KNOW GMC KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND THEY SHOULD LOOK INTO CORRECTED THIS ISSUE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF AND WON'T COME BACK ON. HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS OPENED AND CLOSED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V404000 (VISIBILITY) BUT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT THE DOOR MODULE FAILED AND THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
REPLACED DRIVER & PASSENGER HUB ASSEMBLY AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS WITHIN LAST 6 MONTHS. STILL SERVICE TIRE MONITOR STILL COMING ON FOR PASSENGER SIDE. BUMP/THUMP NOISE COMING FROM REAR SUSPENSION NOW AND I FEEL IT IN THE FLOOR. AUTOMATIC LOAD LEVEL CONTROL REAR SUSPENSION NOT WORKING NOW. UNDER 85,000 MILES
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
REPLACED DRIVER & PASSENGER HUB ASSEMBLY AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS WITHIN LAST 6 MONTHS. STILL SERVICE TIRE MONITOR STILL COMING ON FOR PASSENGER SIDE. BUMP/THUMP NOISE COMING FROM REAR SUSPENSION NOW AND I FEEL IT IN THE FLOOR. AUTOMATIC LOAD LEVEL CONTROL REAR SUSPENSION NOT WORKING NOW. UNDER 85,000 MILES
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
AT 38,000 MILES ON THE MY SUV MY GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, AND RAN OUT OF GAS TWO TIMES. I'VE HAD TO KEEP AN EYE ON HOW MANY MILES I DRIVE AND FILL IT UP EVERY 250-300 MILES. ALSO I'VE NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES MY BRAKE PEDAL STALLS FOR A QUICK SECOND. I LOVE MY VEHICLE BUT VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE PROBLEM IT HAS IN ITS EARLY YEARS AND TO FIND OUT THE THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AND GM WONT ISSUE A RECALL ON THERE VEHICLES. IT IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH GAS YOU STILL HAVE IN THE TANK. *KB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING 2007 ENVOY DENALI BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AIRBAGS FRONT AND BACK DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. NO ONE WAS SITTING IN PASSENGER OR REAR SEATS. I PURCHASED AUTO BRAND NEW AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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